City Council

MAHTOMEDI CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 17, 2018 Mayor Jud Marshall convened the regular City Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. with Council members Timothy Deans, Jeff Ledermann, Richard Brainerd and Steve Wolgamot in attendance. City Administrator Scott Neilson, City Attorney Jay Karlovich, City Engineer John Sachi, Public Works Director Bob Goebel, Fire Chief Terry Fischer and Finance Director Scott Schaefer were also in attendance. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AGENDA Staff Report item 8b. Letter of Support was added to the agenda. Council member Wolgamot moved and Council member Deans seconded the motion to approve the agenda as amended. The motion was unanimously approved. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Council member Ledermann moved and Council Brainerd member seconded the motion to approve the minutes as presented. The motion was unanimously approved. 4. PRESENTATIONS 4a. Arbor Day/Month Proclamation In 2009, the City filed an application to become a Tree City U.S.A. Currently 140 cities in Minnesota hold this designation. The requirements consist of the City establishing a tree board or department, approving an ordinance on tree care, establishing a tree budget of at least $2.00 per resident, and planning an annual Arbor Day celebration. The City has fulfilled all the requirements of this designation and is requesting approval of a proclamation proclaiming April 27th, 2018, to be Arbor Day and the month of May 2018 to be Arbor Month in Mahtomedi. 5. DISCUSSION FROM THE AUDIENCE There was no discussion from the audience. 6. CONSENT AGENDA Council member Deans moved and Council member Wolgamot seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion was unanimously approved. CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES -2- APRIL 17, 2018 6. CONSENT AGENDA-Continued. a. APPROVAL-Amendment to Contract Agreement between City of Mahtomedi and Waste Management for Curbside Recycling Collection. An amendment to the Curbside Recycling Contract between the City of Mahtomedi and Waste Management was approved. The current contract is extended to December 31, 2018. The reason for the extension is for the City to carry out an RFP process for the next five year contract. b. APPROVAL-Cooperative Agreement Between Washington County and Various Municipalities Within the County for the Purpose of Allowing Said Municipalities Access to and Utilization of BoldPlanning Software. Washington County Emergency Management has proposed and received approval for a cooperative agreement with County communities utilizing BoldPlanning software that would allow communities to download the County Emergency Operations Plan. c. APPROVAL-Construction Pay Voucher No. 5 and Final in the amount of $23,397.05 for T.A. Schifsky and Sons, Inc. for CSAH 12 Improvements. Construction Pay Voucher No. 5 and Final in the amount of $23,397.05 for CSAH 12 Improvement Project for T.A. Schifsky was approved. d. APPROVAL-Acknowledge Completion of Probationary Period for Paid On Call Firefighter. Fire Chief Fischer recommended and received approval for Diana Bocklund to have her employment status changed from probationary paid on call firefighter to a paid on call firefighter/EMT. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS-None 8. STAFF REPORTS 8a. CONSIDER APPROVAL-Resolution Providing for the Sale of $6,950,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2018A. City Administrator Neilson said the City has determined it is necessary to issue $6,950,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2018A to fund public infrastructure in the City primarily Phase III of the Historic District, Echo Lake Area and Briarwood Area Improvements. The City Council will meet on May 15, 2018 for the purpose of considering proposals for and awarding the sale of the Bonds. CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES -3- APRIL 17, 2018 8a. Continued. Ehler’s Senior Municipal Advisor, Nick Anhut was present to provide an overview of the bond sale. The bonds will be issued for a 15.5 year term and repayment will begin in 2019. Council member Deans moved and Council member Brainerd seconded the motion to approve Resolution No. 2018-13 Approving the Sale of $6,950,000 GO Bonds, Series 2018A. The motion was approved. 8b. CONSIDER APPROVAL-Letter of Support. Administrator Neilson said there is a bill in the legislature moving forward which would not allow any enforcement of the DNR permit requirements until July 1, 2019. The permit included requirements for watering bans and a plan for surface water sources. The local legislatures are looking for a letter of support from the cities affected by the DNR’s ruling. Council member Brainerd moved and Council member Deans seconded the motion to approve sending a letter of support for the proposed legislation. The motion was approved with Council member Ledermann abstaining. 8c. CONSIDER APPROVAL-Bill List Council member Deans moved and Council member Brainerd seconded the motion to approve the bills as presented. The motion was unanimously approved. 9. REPORT FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR Administrator Neilson said the RITE of Spring will be held on Saturday, April 28th at the District Ed Center in Mahtomedi. 10. COMMENTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL There were no comments from the Council. 11. CLOSED SESSION – None Scheduled 12. ADJOURNMENT Council member Brainerd moved and Council member Wolgamot seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. The motion was unanimously approved. ATTESTED: APPROVED: ___________________________ ___________________________ MARY SOLIE, CITY CLERK JUD MARSHALL, MAYOR